MMA fighter Joe Torrez killed an armed intruder and put another in the hospital after they broke into his home. Source: Supplied

A MIXED martial arts fighter may be charged after he fended off four home intruders, killing one and severely injuring another.

The New Mexico fight occurred at 2am on New Year's Day after MMA fighter Joe Torrez's fiance's sister arrived at their home and said she had been "jumped."

Torrez then received a threatening phone call from 22-year-old Leonard Calvillio. "I'll kill you and your family... I will go to your house," Calvillo allegedly said.

Shortly after the call Torrez, who was inside the home with his son and other friends, heard a big bang as Calvillo forced his way into the home along with 25-year-old Sal Garces, his 19-year-old brother Raymond Garces and 20-year-old Nathan Avalos.

Torrez fatally beat and stabbed Sal Garces and beat Avalos so badly he was taken to hospital with severe facial injuries. The other two fled the scene.

Sal Garces was killed by Joe Torrez after he invaded his home.Source: Supplied

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